Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary

Satkosia wildlife sanctuary used to have more than 200 elephants, but currently, only 20-25 are present, which has led to concerns about the migration patterns of these long-ranging animals.

15 May 2023

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Satkosia wildlife sanctuary used to have more than 200 elephants, but currently, only 20-25 are present, which has led to concerns about the migration patterns of these long-ranging animals.

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Key Points:

  • Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Odisha, named after the narrow stretch of River Mahanadi, known as “Sat-kosh”.
  •  It is also a critical tiger habitat recognized by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
  • Flora: Dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests, and tropical moist forests. 
  • Fauna: Elephants, Tigers, Leopards, Wild dogs, Sloth bears, Gaurs, sambar deer, spotted deer etc.

News Source: Newindianexpress

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